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e-waste 5G phones

Leaner but not greener: Digital devices and e-waste

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The first mobile phones debuted in the early 1980s and were so bulky they needed handles to carry them. But while the devices keep getting leaner, they aren’t necessarily any greener. The very innovations that are taking the bulk out of our electronics – like miniaturised components and gluing parts together to make the device…
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Recycling E-Waste Can Be A ‘Golden’ Opportunity

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Production of computers, mobile phones, TVs and other electronic products used a staggering 320 tonnes of gold and more than 7,500 tonnes of silver every year, revealed by the Global E-Sustainability Initiatives (GESI), a collaboration between technology companies and the United Nations*. Some of the gold used also come from the 1,000 tonnes of recycled…
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E-Waste Has A Debilitating Effect on Society

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Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) waste or e-waste is expected to balloon to 74 million metric tonnes in 2030*. It is the world’s fastest growing domestic waste stream. The range of e-waste is expansive. It includes TVs, printers, keyboard, computer monitors, mice, cables, circuit boards, calculators, flashlight, smart phones, answering machines, digital/video cameras, VCRs, DVD…
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The World Has An E-Waste Problem

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Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has become a part of everyday life. However, the way in which we produce, consume, and dispose of e-waste is unsustainable. Because of the slow adoption of collection and recycling, externalities such as the consumption of resources, the emission of greenhouse gases, and the release of toxic substances during informal…
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Gold Mining and the Green New Deal

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Due to the evolution of the mining industry and tightening government regulations, gold mining companies may need to re-evaluate their business practices. A series of movements, policy proposals, and approved pieces of legislation around the world are pushing “green new deals” designed to slash emissions and foster greater sustainability. These efforts seek to create opportunities…
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COVID-19 as The Great Reset — Gold Mining Operators to Build Back Better

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mining industry. Supply chains were disrupted when many mining companies scaled down their activities, and this has resulted in stalled expansion projects which hinder efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Recovery and re-starting growth will be an arduous process for gold mining operators. But…
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Mining Assets and Climate Risk

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Climate-associated risks will make mining assets more vulnerable. The demand for water may exceed available supply, and natural disasters, along with the necessity to avoid emissions-intensive projects, will increasingly require mining operators to reconcile their asset evaluation with climate change. The mining and metals industry is currently challenged by emission-reduction efforts and increasingly stricter legislation,…
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Increasing demand for low-carbon technologies will boost mineral and metal needs

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The advancement of Industry 4.0 is expected to be achieved by low-carbon technologies, which will inevitably be spearheaded by an uptick in the mining of minerals and metals. As innovative solutions to complex challenges are critical to ongoing sustainability efforts, the mining industry is, and will continue to be, quite literally, the bedrock foundation essential…
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Pointing mining activities to a more sustainable direction

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In recent years, the notion of sustainable mining has worked its way onto the agenda of many international processes. Ensuring that mining activities are carried out in a sustainable manner will require concentrated efforts by all stakeholders over a long period of time. The extractive industry’s contribution to developing countries has been extensively documented by…
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A paradigm shift in the making for the mining industry

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The mining industry provides the metals and minerals that are the basic building blocks of infrastructure, development, and instruments of daily use. It is also facing a paradigm shift as operations become safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Mining companies are increasingly aware of the need to balance critical partnerships among industry, local communities, and governments;…
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95% Gold Recovery achieved

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Through testing, gravity separation, and leaching using the Clean Mining / CSIRO non-toxic process, Radio Gold Mine in Southern Cross Australia has achieved 95% gold extraction with the bulk of recovery occurring within the first 4 to 5 hours. Following successful leach testing results of other global mining clients with 80% – 90% leaching recovery,…
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Gold producing countries and their need for clean gold processing technology

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As one of the rarest elements in the world, gold makes up about 0.003 parts per million of the Earth’s crust. Gold mining operations occur globally in widely varying types and scale, but substantial new discoveries are rare and production levels are increasingly constrained. Countries all over the world are also seeking non-toxic alternatives to…
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Mapping mining to the SDGs

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) encapsulate the global action plan for social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and economic development. An unprecedented mobilisation of human, physical, financial, and technological resources to advance job creation, innovation, investment, and infrastructure, the call-to-action hinges upon the invaluable and ongoing partnerships between governments, the…
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Breakthrough cyanide-free ‘clean gold’ process building momentum

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Kevin Fell​, Group CEO of ​Clean Earth Technologies​, was quoted by ​Mining Review Africa on the industry-changing solutions being advanced by the company. The article, which was published on 11 September 2020, can be accessed via this ​link​. The following is a reproduced summary of the article. Lethal cyanide and dangerous tailings dams could soon…
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Test results a clarion call for clean gold processing — Clean Earth Technologies Group CEO Kevin Fell Interviewed by The ASIA Miner

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Kevin Fell​, Group CEO of ​Clean Earth Technologies​, was interviewed by Asia-Pacific’s bilingual resource industry magazine ​The ASIA Miner on industry-changing solutions being advanced by the company. The full interview, which was published on 15 September 2020, can be accessed via this ​link​. The following is a reproduced summary of the interview. Clean Earth Technologies…
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A decade of underperformance for gold discoveries may present upsides

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New gold discoveries have languished over the past ten years, but there may be upsides attached to the recent rise in gold prices because quality assets are in short supply over the short to medium term. According to an ​S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis on major gold discoveries, while 278 deposits containing 2,194.5 million ounces…
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Balkan Blitz as investors move into region

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The extractive industry has historically played a vital part in the history and economy of the Balkans. Investors’ renewed interest in mining operations is indicative of the potential in this region, which boasts some of the largest deposits in Europe. Ensuring that mining operations are carried out in a safe, effective, and sustainable manner will…
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Clean Earth Technologies Group CEO Kevin Fell interviewed by SE Asia Consulting

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Kevin Fell, Group CEO of Clean Earth Technologies, was interviewed by Singapore-based business consulting firm SE Asia Consulting (SEAC) on industry-changing solutions being advanced by the company. The full interview, which was published on 10 July 2020, can be accessed via this link. The following is a reproduced summary of the interview. Clean Earth Technologies…
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New scientific developments in geology may drive gold mining prospects

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Porphyry deposits are naturally occurring geological formations that are the largest reservoirs of copper and gold. New scientific developments in geology may drive gold mining prospects, as knowledge of the amount of gold in porphyry copper-gold deposits is important for mining operators to gauge the mine’s economic attractiveness and evaluate the distribution of gold in…
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Mining our way to sustainability

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Day-to-day activities in modern society are fundamentally tied to the production output of the extractive industry. Legal and regulatory reform, institutional strengthening, and a clean extractive industries value chain will enable sustainable economic growth and development whilst respecting community needs. With good governance and transparent management, the mining industry can have a positive impact on…
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De-hubbing mercury from global gold production

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Anthropogenic mercury pollution occurs when artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) operators use toxic mercury to extract gold. This is a huge concern because no safe level of exposure to mercury exists. Immediate, corrective, and enforceable actions by legislative and judicial organs around the world are needed, and the illicit trade of mercury needs to…
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Nitrates and Phosphates causing eutrophication of coastal areas and surface water

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The eutrophication of surface water and coastal zones is expected to increase globally until 2030. While the rate of eutrophication may stabilise in developed countries, researchers believe that it may continue to worsen in developing countries. This will inevitably lead to the degradation of coastal areas and surface water quality, placing further strain on two…
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Realising mining’s potential contribution to sustainable socio-economic progress

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Natural resources have the potential to drive growth, human development, and poverty reduction in many countries. But for a very long time, ‘gold mining’ and ‘sustainable socio-economic development’ were seen as a contradiction in terms. Now, the mining industry is at an inflection point. Mining operations can be clean, safe, and sustainable to achieve long-term…
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IGOs and UN bodies’ industry partnerships with gold mining operators may benefit society and the environment

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Intergovernmental organisations and UN bodies have the capacity to provide formal, ongoing, multilateral processes of decision-making between states, along with the capacity to execute the collective will of their member states. 1 These entities subsume a stable regulatory oversight on decision-making and governance whilst providing institutional autonomy. It is thus critical that mining operators engage…
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Gold Mining’s Potential Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

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Adopted by all 193 member-states of the United Nations in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals constitute the universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. Defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet…
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Mining opportunities abound in Kazakhstan

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Mining accounts for roughly 13 to 14 percent of Kazakhstan’s gross domestic product and more than 20% of the country’s exports. 1  Gold mining, in particular, has seen impressive growth over the past few years as foreign mining companies made huge investments into the country’s top mines. Explored since the Soviet times, the largest of…
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Gold rush as investors dig deep to survive crisis

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With rising COVID-19 infections and geopolitical tensions around the world, uncertainty has continued to cloud investor sentiment. Many investors are scrambling to safety, driving a meteoric rise in the value of gold, a traditional safe haven, to levels not seen since 2012. Sophisticated fund managers have even begun funneling money into gold exchange-traded funds, which…
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Preventing the Tunapocalypse

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The artisanal and small-scale gold mining industry (ASGM) is the largest source of man-made mercury contamination globally, and, according to a paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, it is responsible for 37% of anthropogenic mercury emissions. 1 ASGM outfits in Asia, Africa, and South America commonly use the mercury…
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Rising Gold Prices Reinvigorate the Allure of Gold Mining

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Uncertainty is pervading economic sentiment. Analysts are worried about geopolitical tensions and a second wave of COVID-19 infections that could potentially send the global economy spiralling into an even deeper slump. Meanwhile, investors are turning to gold as a safe haven asset, leading to gold prices rising to their highest in almost eight years. Gold…
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Seismic Shocks May Affect The Structural Stability Of Tailings Dams

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Earthquakes are one of the main external causes behind tailings dams failures. Depending on the severity of an earthquake, cracks and breaches will either cause the dams to fail immediately, or affect the stability of the tailings structure. Seismic waves (elastic waves in the earth) play a large part in the extent of damage to…
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The Inconvenient Truth of Tailings Dams Failures

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South America accounts for over 20% of the global number of tailings dams, and there have been two cases of dams failure in the last five years. With their abundance of local natural resources, Latin American nations should not have pollutive tailings dams. When tailings dams fail, they spill contaminated earth laced with toxic mercury…
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Climate Change Affecting Tailings Dams in Cold Climate Mining Operations

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In the arctic north, the presence of permafrost is a major consideration in the prospecting of mines. For many mining operators, this geological manifestation has an ecological impact on the entire mining lifecycle — from planning, operation, and eventual abandonment — and the feasibility of mining operations may rest on the durability of the traditional…
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Hydrophobic and Porous Polysulfides — A Revolutionary Advancement for Oil Spill Clean-Up Operations

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Oil and gas spills pose a dangerous threat to the environment, communities and the economy. Around the world, especially in fragile ecosystems, the impact of these spills on waterways is a major concern. This contaminated water affects marine life, impacting our seafood supply, as well as our drinking water. On average, it can take two…
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Clean Earth partners with MetalsTech

MetalsTech partnership affirms potential of non-toxic gold recovery agent

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On the 18th of February 2020, Clean Earth Technologies officially partnered with MetalsTech Limited (MTC), a gold exploration and development company based in Western Australia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. This partnership is specifically focused on testing CET’s award-winning, non-toxic gold recovery agent for gold recovery at MTC’s Sturec Gold Project in Slovakia.…
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Zimbabwean Illegal Mining

Artisanal mining crucial to reviving Zimbabwean industry

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A large influx of illegal gold miners has cropped up in Zimbabwe, motivated by the country’s “worst economic crisis in a decade.” The immediate effects of this illegal mining are severe and threaten the health of the environment and nearby communities. Lungelo Ndhlovu writes for Reuters, “fervent gold rushes that can lead to violence and…
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Geopolitics and Gold

Rising gold prices reveal rising dangers in mining operations

2019 has been a golden year for rising gold prices in many countries, but not, unfortunately, for the most innocent of reasons. The Yonhap News Agency reports that trade difficulties between the United States and China have led to “outstanding performance” from pure gold in Korea’s market—the retail price of one unit of gold in…
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Clean Earth Flinders University Partnership

Australian breakthrough headed for world markets

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Clean Earth Technologies has this week signed an Australian landmark agreement with Flinders University to commercialise a revolutionary clean-up solution for some of the world’s biggest environmental problems – oil spills, mercury pollution and fertiliser runoff. The company has formalised its partnership with the University’s Chalker Research Lab, acquiring a suite of patents and setting…
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Zero tolerance for failure in tailings dams management

Tailings storage facilities need “clean” overhaul

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With the health and safety focus shifting toward tailings storage facilities (TSF), the need for solutions for properly managing tailings is at an all-time high. An article published by Clean Mining, a part of the Clean Earth Technologies group, describes the danger of tailings dams in various mining sectors, which hold leftover materials used in…
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Clean Earth achievements

Clean Tech cleans up

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It has been less than a year since Clean Earth Technologies made an outstanding debut on the international market unveiling a portfolio of clean tech to promote a cleaner, richer earth. New year 2020 is an opportune time to look back at some of the significant achievements that have cemented the CET group as an…
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Field Test - Artisanal Solution

Good riddance to mercury in gold mining

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Clean Mining, a part of the Clean Earth Technologies group, has developed a proven solution that fully replaces mercury in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. Mercury is a neurotoxic substance commonly used in extracting gold in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). This practice comprises roughly 15 – 25% of all gold production,…
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Breaking News

Clean gold captures the international spotlight

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Clean Earth Technologies’ flagship mining product has won top honours in the prestigious 2019 international Mining Magazine Awards, announced today (24 Jan 2020). The industry-choice awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global mining industry, shining a spotlight on those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to advancing the industry in the past 12 months. CET’s…
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Staying ahead of the sustainability game clean earth

Staying a step ahead of the sustainability game

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Public concern about sustainability and environmental impact have increased significantly in recent years as the effects of climate change take hold. The mining industry is firmly in their sights as awareness grows around the industry’s reliance on toxic chemicals, like cyanide and mercury, and the major risks they present to health and the environment. Clean…
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Eco-drawcard for mining millennials press releases

Eco-drawcard needed for millennials in mining

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Environmental responsibility is a top priority for millennials and could be the drawcard the mining industry needs to address a shortage of talent in the industry, according to experts heading for an international mining conference in Africa next month, from 3rd – 6th February 2020. The Africa 2020 Mining Outlook, released ahead of Investing in…
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Clean tech features as global miners focus on future

Clean tech features as global miners focus on future

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Sustainability and Clean tech in 2020 and beyond will be the focus as leading players in the global mining sector gather at the world’s biggest mining investment event—the Investing in African Mining Indaba. In his keynote speech at the conference—which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3rd – 6th February 2020—Anglo American CEO…
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Mining in South Africa

Stopping the sun from setting on South African mining

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South Africa has some catching up to do in the mining industry. Exploration methods and technologies will require healthy innovation before the industry can see marked improvement. Minerals Council SA suggests mining investment for the country “could almost double in the next four years,” but as Scarlett Evans of Mining Technology reports, “to achieve this,…
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Are current oil spill clean-up methods clean enough?

Are current oil spill clean-up methods clean enough?

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The impacts of serious oil spills can be felt for decades, with some damage being completely irreparable. Doused with suffocating black sludge, the waterways, marine life, land animals, plant biodiversity, infrastructure and economy in affected areas are all at risk. Fast, efficient, economical and responsible oil spill clean-up techniques are vital if nature and the…
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